Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.23.3
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRespect and Satisfaction After Release
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: After speaking in this way, Bali Mahārāja offered his obeisances first to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, and then to Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva. Thus he was released from the bondage of the nāga-pāśa [the ropes of Varuṇa], and in full satisfaction he entered the planet known as Sutala.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja first offered obeisances to Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- He then offered obeisances to Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva.
- Released from the nāga-pāśa, the ropes of Varuṇa, he entered Sutala in full satisfaction.
Try this today
Begin a moment of prayer by offering your respects to Hari, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about Bali Mahārāja’s respect and satisfaction?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.